20140956 Ver 1_401 Application_20140914

WILDLANDS
ENGINEERING
July 18, 2014
Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDENR t
Division of Water Resources, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit [TFP 2014
1617 Mail Service Center
512 N. Salisbury St. uALITy
Archdale Buildi ng — 9th Floor ) —ancr,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617
Subject: Pre - Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 27
and Water Quality Certification No. 3885
Wemhoff- Freeman Site Stream Enhancement Project
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Higgins:
The Wemhoff- Freeman Stream Enhancement Project area is located in Buncombe County, near the
intersection of Gray Fox Drive and Highway 63 south of the Town of Leicester, North Carolina (Figure 1). The
Wemhoff- Freeman Stream Enhancement Project is part of the Western Stream Initiative (WSI) program which
is a partnership between Resource Institute (RI) and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in its
first year of implementation this year. The program seeks to complete projects on agricultural lands that have
been identified by NRCS staff in Western North Carolina. These projects are typically somewhat longer and
more challenging, in one or more respects, than traditional NRCS- funded projects. NRCS federal grants fund
WSI and similar bank stabilization projects as agricultural best management practices for the purpose of
reducing erosion and sedimentation into streams, installing complementary practices such as fencing and
watering, and in some cases for habitat enhancement. NRCS approved Technical Services Providers (TSPs) are
selected by, and contract with, RI to provide design and engineering services for the Western Stream Initiative
projects. The designs adhere to NRCS standard practices. Sites generally seek to achieve stable banks and/or
channel stability through bank sloping, structure installation or other minimally invasive methods. All bank
slope and structural improvements are accompanied by streambank planting. Existing buffers and vegetation
are typically maintained or enhanced. On some project sites, more substantial work is required to abandon up-
valley meanders or to otherwise correct instability related to pattern where such work can be justified.
Construction work is being conducted by pre - qualified stream restoration contractors, selected by RI. These
contractors have substantial experience in stream restoration projects and work in partnership with TSPs and RI
to complete high quality bank and channel stabilization efforts under this program.
RI has an agreement (attached) with landowners that agrees that RI will be the applicant. An Agent
Authorization Form is attached which provides verification that Aaron Earley, the TSP for Wildlands
Engineering, is acting for RI.
The Wemhoff- Freeman Stream Enhancement Project is on Newfound Creek and involves approximately 2,100
linear feet of channel work on the mainstem of the creek (Figures 2 & 3). Two minor tributaries will be extended
Wildlands Engineering, Inc. • phone 704 - 332 -7754 • fax [phone] • 1430 S. Mint Street. # 104 • Charlotte, NC 28203

to tie -in to the,modified channel alignment, but,existing portions of the tributaries will not be affected above
the ban kfulI elevation Floodplain grading on the mainstem may also involve, by proxy, grading of the tributary
ban ks,at or near the respective confluences. The work performed on the Wemhoff site -will consist of stream
bank grading and resolving prevalent stream pattern issues that are exhibited in overly tight meanders and up-
valley channel segments In- stream structures will be used to help tight meander bends that are being left in
place and to protect existing and new'channel construction with respect to bankstabdity and bed stability
(grade control) The proposed efforts on this site will eliminate outside meander bank erosion, which is a
consistent problem imthe reach Bank grading and matting, planting, and use of instream structures will help
stabilize the bed and banks and create conditions for natural recovery
Streamwork will be conducted with trackhoes and tracktrucks and stream crossings and instream work will be
minimized Some instream,work will be,necessary to realign theichannel and install structures Due to'the
large stream size (25 square miles drainage area), a continuous pump around is not a realistic option and some
of themork will be performed in the wet Final plans will prescribe use off -line construction or short-term pump
arounds, whenever,feasible, to avoid working in the wet. In- stream sediments are primarily sand and gravel
and, as such, are not susceptible to generate excessive turbidity or downstream impacts Bank grading will be
done with caution to avoid spillback of.graded sediments into the stream
We have included the following supporting data
• PCN form,
• Vicinity, USGS, and Site Maps,
• ss" x17" copy,of the 60% plan set.
• Signed AgentAuthorization Form, and
• Photolog.
This same information has been submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Wildlife Resources
Commission, and Asheville USFWS office. If you have anyquestions, please,contact me at
O 704 332 7754 xi09 M: 704.819.0848
Sincerely,
Aaron Earley, PE, CFM
Water Resource Engineer
Enclosure

2 0 1 4 0 9 5 6 Office Use Only:
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Form Version 13 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: No. 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Wemhoff- Freeman Site — Stream Enhancement Project
2b.
County:
Buncombe County
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Leicester, NC
2d.
Subdivision name:
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Eugene & Carta C. Freeman / Randall L. & Brigit A. Wemhoff
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
1238, 0099 / 4275, 0055
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
N/A +" ---- - - - -_.
in.
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3d.
Street address:
333 Old NC 63 Hwy. / 43 Bright Blue Sky
3e.
City, state, zip:
Leicester, NC 28748 / Leicester, NC 28748
3f.
Telephone no.:
828 - 683 -3229 / 828 - 515 -0177 n
3g.
Fax no.:
N/A
3h.
Email address:
bjfreeman @buncombecounty.org / N/A & Stormy anch
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

4.
Applicant Information (if different,from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑ Agent ® Other, specify Resource Institute, LLC
4b. Name •
Charles Anderson
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
4d
Street address
2714 Henning Dr
4e
City, state, zip
Winston- Salem, NC 27106
4f
Telephone no
336 - 750 -0177
4g. Fax no
336 - 750 -0177
4h
Email address
canderson(@resourceinstitutemc org
5.
Agent/Consultant Infonnation (if,applicable)
,5a. Name-
Aaron Earley
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Wildlands Engineering Inc
5c
Street address
• 1430 S Mint St, Suite 104
5d
City, state, zip
Charlotte, NC 28203
5e
Telephone no
704 332.7754 x109
5f
Fax no
n/a
5g
Email address
aearley @wddlandseng com
S
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
970140056000000 / 970049677000000
1 b
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 6650 Longitude 82 6382
1c.
Property size
23 96 acre tract / 34 49 acre tract / &62 acre tract
2.
Surface• Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc ) to
Newfound Creek
proposed project
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
Class C
2c.
River basin.
French Broad 06010105
3.
Project Description
3a
Describe the existing,conditions on the site,and the general land use in the,vicinity of the project at the time of this
application The project area isJocated within a rural,watershed located,'in Buncombe County, NC' On -Site conditions
include agricultural fields and open pasture land
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
No wetlands exist within the project area
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent.and perennial) on the property
Approximately 2,100 linear feet of perennial channel within the project area. s
3d
Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The Western Stream Initiative (WSI) program�is a partnership, in'. its first year of,implementation to complete projects that
have been Aentified byNatural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff in'Western North Carolina- The purpose is
to conduct,channel,and'bank enhancement work to reduce instream, erosion The NRCS funds,WSl and similar' bank
stabilization projects as agricultural best management practices for the purpose of reducing erosion and sedimentation
into streams, and in some cases for habitat enhancement
3e
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used'
The work performed on the site will consist of stream bank grading and resolving prevalent stream pattern issues that are
exhibited in overly tight meanders and up- valley channel segments In- stream structures will be used to help tight
meander bends that are being left in place and to protect existing and new channel construction with respect to bank
stability and bed stabdity,(grade control) The proposed efforts on thmsite will eliminate outside meander bank erosion,
which is a consistent, problem in•the reach Bank grading and matting, planting, an& use of instream, structures will help
stabilize the bed and banks and create conditions for natural recovery Banks will "be re- vegetated based ion NRCS best
management, practices, and will include seeding, matting, and livestakmg along the banks Existing vegetated buffers will
be maintained,or enhanced where.needed
Streamwork will be conducted with trackhoes and tracktrucks and stream crossings and instream work will be minimized.
Some instream work will be necessary to realign the channel and install structures Due to the large stream size (15
square miles drainage area), a continuous pump around is not a realistic option and some of the work will be performed in
the wet Final plans will prescribe use off -line construction or short-term pump arounds, wheneverfeasible, to avoid
working in the wet. In- stream sediments are primarily sand and - gravel and, as such, are not susceptible to generate
excessive - turbidity or downstream'impacts. Bank grading will be done,with caution to avoid spolback of graded, sediments
'into the stream
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
4.
Jurisdictional,Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past
❑Yes ®No El Unknown
Comments Tasha Alexander of Asheville Office indicated
that photographs and' USGS mapping should be sufficient
based on large size of the stream
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of- determination was made?
4c
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company
Name (if known),
Other,
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased�project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, explain
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for'your project (check all that apply).
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
2b
- 2c -
2d,
2e.
2f
Wetland impact
Type ofqunsdiction
number—
Type of`impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if, known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
,❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h Comments
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
3b.
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ PET
Construction/
Enhancement
Newfound Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
15
2,100
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
2 „100
3i Comments. All impacts to on -site streams include temporary enhancement activities
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`PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version

4. Open Water Impacts r
If there are,proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
01 ❑P ❑'T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P
04 ❑P
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or'lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
riumtier
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
59 Comments
5h Is a dam-high hazard permit required
❑ Yes No If yes, permit ID no
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j. Size of,pond,watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete,the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts,
below If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
Buffer impact
number—
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2�impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary
impact
required?
61 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑'No
B3 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
61 Comments
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The project constitutes a positive impact, promoting high quality bank and channel stabilization efforts Banks will be re-
vegetated based on NRCS best managementpractices and will include seeding, matting, and livestakmg along the
banks Existing, vegetated buffers will be,maintained or enhanced where needed.
1 b Specifically descnbe,measures�taken to avoid or mirnmize,the proposed impacts through construction techniques
Construction practices will follow guidelines from the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual
Instream work has been minimized to the extent practical and some will be required to realign the channel and install
structures. Bank grading will be conducted with caution in order to avoid spillback of graded sediments into the stream
A prequahfied stream restoration contractor with,a,high level of experience and competency will be used
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters�of'the U.S.,or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
projects
❑ Mitigation bank
❑Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c Comments
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested
linear feet
4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested.
acres
4h. Comments.
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
,6a Will the project result;m,an impact within a protected rnparian,buffer that requires
buffer,mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone-
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
15
6f Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments.
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan_ (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
Comments The project is located in the French Broad River Watershed (HUC
❑ Yes ® No
06010105) that isn't identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection
Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b Does this project "require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑lYes ® No
2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why. This project involves the enhancement
of on- site,stream channels, no increase in impervious cover will result from the construction of this project.
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
❑Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑'DWQ�Stormwater Program
❑ `DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Loca[Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
El USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑Other
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval,been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a Which of,the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other
4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
S. DWQ,401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements beemmet?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
®°Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)9
1c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter,)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 0200)?
2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ "Yes ® No
2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of,the violation(s)
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b If you,answered "yes" to the above, submit a,qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent,DWQ policy Ifyou answered " "no," provide a short narrative Aescription
This is a,stream enhancement project and,wdl +not cause an increase inAevelopment nor MIA negatively impact
downstream water quality
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
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5. Endangered Species and Designated, Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species�Act
® Yes ❑ No
Impacts?
El Raleigh
5c. If yes, Indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
® Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site,would impact Endangered Species -or Designated Critical
Habitat?
This is an NRCS planned project and T &E species concerns were screened in -house Additionally, a copy of this
permitting package has been forwarded to the USFWS Asheville Office-and NC' Wildlife Resource Commission to request
additional information on the, projects. effects on federally protected species and habitat.
1 -
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a WIII this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b What data sources did you use to determine•whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
The enclosed permitting package has been forwarded to USFWS Asheville, Office and1he NC Wildlife Resource
Commission to request additional information on the projects effects on Essential Fish Habitat
7. Historic or Pfohistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a WIII this project occur in or near an area that the - state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ❑ No
status (e.g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact - historic or archeological resources?
This is,an NRCS planned project and the cultural resources were screened in -house
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a WIII this project,occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year fioodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain,how project meets FEMA requirements This is a stream enhancement project and only involves temporary,
non - structural work within the floodplain The floodplain administrator has been contacted and a floodplain development
permit will be obtained through no -rise certification, and more extensive modeling if required.
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Map No 3700971100J, effective date January 6, 2010
Aaron Earley, PE, CFM'
am. 37.
9/5/2014
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only rf an authorization letter -from theapplicant
is provided
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Nuts alAgreement
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S-Ire's nm Restoration Project
Resautft frrstitutc (RI) tr ,a non-profit organization that assists orpoiUtions and
individuals in carrying out pr. %ts to protect natural and human resources while ptomoting
caahornle devclopment RI aca uslat with p4eets in it variety of ways, M, CIUtilag, but not
limited' to, ftund- raising, admimist HAS project funds, and contracting for serviced needed to
completc,4 project, R1 hay rcoently adopted a project.rcfcrred to as. tba Westcm North Carolina
Stream lnitietiva to help famlei s and landomers addt'tt" t xoding stream banks that am
negatively affi ciintg them- thmullh loss'of pxoperty, ha;%nIs for Hvestook, sedinoa t-tu rrport into
a storm and degraded,aquatic JA911tet. The farmer/lmdowner hays M* initiated on eplicegolr
for assistance through U'SX)AMM's EQiP program or b g already signed an
agreemenVOOntmot fax assistam) +vlth U'SDAMP.tg's EQbP progmrtL RI'9 rile is to,help attain
tho funding, for the design, cons tr+actiorroversight and unmet Come adownee4 of the work for
sitas with Current EQ10 prugmm a�, emcnts/ctintraots through USDA/NKCS.
RI WM 9901st the farmar,IaAdowner$y helping to address isstres;raiatcd`to managing and
Contxactiirg iror the required &91, a, Planning. permitting and ea�kxhucdon work four stmm
cnhaucemont praWees on the 0,; as well as neoossary atructum %Wnk, and back stabitintioh.
lu's objectivc,ia tar help Wtess &Jffmt wafter quality,dogcadation issues; however, work cannot
be°8uatarrtoed fox acts of nature related to flood events, RI is working with NRCS, Cons tvation
Ustrfcts and the farmer/lendowr Brio help teducc those impacta'as muah,a5 possiblo.
In Providing ru toratiox trtablfiza um aativiittie3 '0 the fArmer/landowner on this fact of to be 2rformod we thereby m..utually agree m he fpr folio g
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I. 'hC fatmar/Iandowner will allow ingress and egross fs►r alt activities related to,the strum
eastoratlon/stabilization =4 as: surveys, engineering, eonstwatio�a. monitoring, rto. for
Rl end j6 agents.
I Fumerllandowner will fCllc,wthe commetual' $Wdan" in,tbe BQIp Owlet with US,UA,
NRCg.
I pAmex/landownerwill proiido Rl with a copy,of the,NRC S EQIp,contract, >for the
"so of'silvwing R1 to share with RI's other finders in',an Cffart to holly obtain
matching dollars.
4. Rl,wtll serve "the fmw(,.ia!tmanagor forlall tirpde related to the stteaun
restoration/stabillzation a,-,h Atim received forthe project.
5. RI will movide,iroject MIR14peat nt Services such as) obtainigg the teanioal resomc a,
bidding and,conowting d �projecf elements, and project construction ova",ght.
6. R1 will wotlt vAth A mm/laindowmrs to resolve differences betwm aontrtrugoon eo*
And paimoent schedule ra- WL

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11 itual Agreement
for
,Stream. ltestdY_afigA Project`
Resource ,institute (RI) is • at non - profit _oigariization that assists- - organizations and
individuals, in carrying Rout . pfojects to ~protect, natural ,and •human ,,resources while ,pfomoting
economic daveiopm6ht. RI ,caii assist with, projects- i-h ,a variety of ways,'nicl "ucling, but riot
limited -to, fum?d- raising, administerifrg project fiends, and contracting for services = needed 'to
complete a project: RI has recently adopted a;project I eferied to as °the Western North,Carolina
Streamii initiative` to Help 'fa>lners and - landowfici'& address eroding stream. banks that are
negatiyely affecting'them throughrloss of property, liazards for, livestock;.,sedunent tfanspoft'into
a;stream amid degiacled',aauatic „Habitat. The.farnierdandov�nef,has either'initiated „amt application
Ar, assistance through USDA/NRCS's EQ1P' progran�m ar has, already signed air,
agreement /eontmact•,fo ” assistance with'USDA/NRCS's EQ program.. RI's role is to help attain
the funding, for ilie ,design, construction oversight and iuuiiet cofistructioii needs of ,the work for
rsites'witli° current -EQIP, program ,agteernents /comifractsaluougii USDA/I�IRC5.
Rl will assist•the,,fazi her /landowner by helping to `address issues related •to =managing and
-contracting . for- the =required ,design, planning, permitting and construction vvorl� for stream
enliamicerident'practices on the -site; as, well asmecessary structurer ork, and, lis7ilc =stabilization.
RI's objective is to help address current water .gtiality,degradation:i's_sues; however, work cannot
be,guarantee&for actsof nature related• to.flood °events. RI, is working witb,NRCS; C6nsetv4tion`
<Districts,arid.the faminer /land' wner toihelp reduce,thos6,iinpaots-asinuch as.possible.
Iii piovidiiig, services Rto the farmer/landowner on this tract 'of land for stream
restoratibliAtabilizaiion a_ ctivities: to °be •peffoffned tive thereby ,mutually agree ;to- the followi'rng
items:
1: The farmer /landowner will ailow ingress and'egipss'for all activities =related to4he�stream
restoratibif/stabilization such ast`;suxveys,ycngineering, constructibnylnonitofiug, etc, for.
RI and;its agents.
2, Farmer/landowner will fall -* the contractual guidance in tlieEQIP progianrwith;USDA,
NRCS.
3. Farnner /landowner will provide RI with,a°copy of the MRCS =EQIP contract; for the
•purpose of.allowiug P.i }to• "_share witla RI's otherTunders in an effoft•to`help,obtain
,matdhing,dollar&
4. RIwill serve asAe financial - manager'for Al funds - related t_o•the stieam
restoration /stabilization - activities •received for the,prcject.
S'. •` RIwilfprovide, projecfmanagemiieht• sefvicessuch, as;, obtait iuigihvtechnicalxcsources,
,bidding•and coiAractiirg ofproject,elemeiits; and project ;construction.oversiglit,
•6t RI will,worlc •with,farMers /landowners•to resolve diffetences,betw•een construction costs
and,paymeni,scheduie rates.

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Stream Restoration Project Agreement Letter
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Resource Institute Incorporated
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
FOR WNCSI STREAM PROJECTS
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Wemhoff
LOT NO. Deedbook 4275 Pg 0055 PLAT NO.
Platbook 0068, Page 0023
Freeman
LOT NO. Deedbook 1238 Pg 0099 PLAN NO.
PARCEL ID: PIN 970049677000000
PARCEL ID: PIN 970140056000000
STREET ADDRESS: Wemhoff: 43 Bright Blue Sky Lane, Leicester, NC,28748_
Freeman: 333 Old NC 63 Hwy., Leicester, NC 28748
Please print:
Property Owner: Randall L. and Brngit A. Wemhoff
Property Owner: Eugene and Carta C. Freeman
The property owners above have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Resource
Institute, Inc. that authorizes the activities proposed on the subject property (see attached for
reference). As an authorized representative,of Resource Institute, I do hereby authorize
Aaron Early of Wildlands Engineering
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on behalf of Resource Institute and take all,actions necessary for the processing, issuance
and acceptance of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions
attached.
Resource Institute's Address:
2714 Henning Drive, Winston - Salem, NC 27106
Telephone: (336) -750 -0522
We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the
best of,our"knowledge.
Authorized 5ignature
Date:
Authorized Signature
Date:

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